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Democracy is a Verb
January 14, 2021
Wednesday January 13th the United States Congress met to debate and ultimately vote for a historic second impeachment. (You may, like me, be having trouble keeping track of the days amidst a raging pandemic that has fundamentally changed our...
Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session 2021
January 11, 2021
This upcoming legislative session, we'll work to protect our environment and public health and to advance the causes of social and racial justice. Our Lobby Week Kickoff Event is January 28 for an early February Lobby Week. RSVP here!
2020 Year in Review at Maryland Sierra Club
January 5, 2021
2020. A brutal year of pandemic and turmoil we are glad to see increasingly behind us. Although we acknowledge the pain and hardship of the year, we celebrate the new bonds and coalitions formed and many significant achievements.
The Raskin Family’s Profound Loss
January 2, 2021
Our beloved Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin has suffered a devastating loss. His son Tommy passed away Thursday at age 25. Today the family launched the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals.
Driving the Future. 5 Ways Howard County is Going Green in Transportation
December 17, 2020
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation accounts for the largest portion of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US. As many countries have embraced renewable energy, the US is falling behind. Tackling...
Charles County Leaders Call for a Transition Off Coal that Protects the Community
December 11, 2020
Wednesday night a diverse, powerful coalition of local leaders called for Maryland to develop a plan to stop burning coal and develop a transition plan for impacted workers and communities. The focus of the evening was the Morgantown Power Plant in...
A Tribute to Senator Sarbanes, Defender of the Chesapeake, Public Transit, Civil Rights, and Consumer Protections
December 8, 2020
U.S. Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.) passed away Sunday at age 87. Senator Sarbane's political career spanned 40 years (4 in the Maryland House of Delegates and 36 on Capitol Hill), and he was widely admired. His values are closely aligned with Sierra...
Take precautions outdoors as ticks are still active
December 1, 2020
My friend pulled off a deer tick last night from a walk through Greenbelt National Park a few days ago and is going to start a round of the antibiotic doxycycline. Learn what you can do to get outdoors safely this season.
Local Election Successes to Celebrate!
November 24, 2020
Baltimore has new top leadership – Mayor-elect Brandon Scott and Comptroller-elect Bill Henry – who are true advocates for the environment. Their leadership, combined with that of the 9 winning city council candidates also endorsed by Sierra Club,...
The election is over, but the work continues.
November 19, 2020
This year, over 1000 Marylanders joined thousands of other Sierra Club members across the county to mobilize to elect strong environmental leaders. Many of you volunteered for the first time, and this unprecedented support helped us achieve...